As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 25th day, President Donald Trump is embarking on a trip to Asia, where he will meet Xi Jinping.
South Korea’s crackdown on US tech giants could cost $1T, report warns
Research shows South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission enforcement against U.S. companies like Apple and Google may harm Korean small businesses and foreign investment.
In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear
President Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he’s expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects …
When is Trump going to Asia? What to know as president visits Malaysia, Japan, South Korea
President Donald Trump left for Asia late on Oct. 24, as the U.S. government shutdown continues and with the president seeking to resolve a trade war.
South Korea maintains its interest rate at 2.5%, a decision some economists expected
Policymakers at South Korea’s central bank decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 2.5% on Thursday. The rate decision comes on the heels of new property restrictions in Seoul aimed at …
Panepinto Properties signs MOU for $5.1B South Korea project
Jersey City-based Panepinto Properties will oversee a $5.1 billion development effort in South Korea, including a new headquarters for Korean Air Lines. The independently owned and operated real …
South Korea seeks to arrest dozens of online scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
Korean authorities said they seeking to formally arrest 58 of the 64 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia for allegedly working for online scam organizations in Cambodia …
Nextrade has captured nearly 30% of South Korea’s $2.4 trillion stock market
South Korea’s brand-new stock exchange Nextrade has bulldozed its way into the country’s $2.4 trillion equity market, stealing nearly 30% of total trading value just months after launching in March.
Finance chief says S. Korean economy showing signs of ‘vitality’
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday that South Korea’s economy is gradually recovering from a prolonged slump and showing signs of “vitality,” vowing efforts to sustain the momentum. Speaking …
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border
A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border. The South Korean military says it took the custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the …